Shimla, March 6 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government is contemplating introducing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course immediately after the 12th standard.

He was speaking at an annual prize distribution ceremony of St Bede's College, Shimla on Thursday.

He emphasised the importance of preparing students for future challenges and said that the state government has introduced several new-age courses, such as AI and Data Storage, to equip youth with future-ready skills.

The CM also announced Rs 5 lakh for outstanding college students and reiterated the government's commitment to women's empowerment. He highlighted that Himachal Pradesh is the first state in India to increase the marria...